Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a delicious twist on classic chicken tenders, coated in a crispy panko crust and tossed in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce. They are easy to make and perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Breading:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Coating: In separate dishes, set up one with flour and spices, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Air Fry: Place tenders in the air fryer basket, cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter, add honey and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Coat Tenders: Toss cooked tenders in the honey butter garlic sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance with red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Pair with rice, roasted veggies, or a salad.
- Best enjoyed fresh; reheat in the air fryer for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
